How far is Lorain, OH from Pierpont, OH?

The driving distance from Lorain, OH to Pierpont, OH is about 98.9 miles (159.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 85.9 miles (138.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
98.86 mi
02h 07m
Flight
85.87 mi
138.19 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
85.87 mi
Kilometers
138.19 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
98.86 mi
Kilometers
159.1 km
Drive Time
02h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pierpont
Mon, May 18, 1:26 AM EDT
Return by in Lorain
Mon, May 18, 3:34 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lorain
2026-05-17T23:19
Arrive Pierpont
Mon, May 18, 1:26 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:08 AM to 12:08 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lorain
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Willoughby
OH

City in Ohio, USA

From Lorain
49.3 mi
01h 03m
To Pierpont
49.5 mi
01h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, May 17 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph SW
Destination
79°F
This Afternoon

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 17 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Lorain and Pierpont.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lorain and Pierpont.

  1. 1

    Start on Hamilton Avenue

    720 ft · 37 sec · Hamilton Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West 21st Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · West 21st Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Henderson Drive

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Henderson Drive

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Colorado Avenue

    5.7 mi · 10 min · Colorado Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward I 90 East, SR 2 East: Cleveland

    1316 ft · 32 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Northwest Freeway

    18.4 mi · 23 min · Northwest Freeway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    4.6 mi · 7 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight right onto Cleveland Memorial Shoreway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Cleveland Memorial Shoreway

  9. 9

    Continue on Lakeland Freeway

    8.8 mi · 11 min · Lakeland Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Euclid Spur

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Euclid Spur

  11. 11

    Continue on I 90

    39.5 mi · 43 min · I 90

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 11: Youngstown, Ashtabula

    1352 ft · 26 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 11 South: Youngstown, Jefferson

    2478 ft · 47 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto State Route 11

    5.3 mi · 6 min · State Route 11

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 167: Jefferson

    1823 ft · 50 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto State Route 167

    7.4 mi · 13 min · State Route 167

  17. 17

    Continue on Winship Avenue

    150 m · 22 sec · Winship Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn slight right

    39 m · 11 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right

    155 m · 37 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lorain and Pierpont.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90
39.5 mi · 40%
Northwest Freeway
23 mi · 23%
Lakeland Freeway
8.81 mi · 9%
State Route 167
7.44 mi · 8%
Colorado Avenue
5.67 mi · 6%
State Route 11
5.33 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I 90

Continue on I 90

39.5 mi · 00h 43m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13 mi
85.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Willoughby
01h 03m from Lorain
Leave By
2:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Lorain and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Pierpont.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lorain to Pierpont?

The road trip is about 98.9 miles (159.1 km) and usually takes 02h 07m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Willoughby is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.3 miles from Lorain and 49.5 miles from Pierpont.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 85.9 miles (138.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 13 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.93 one way or $25.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Lorain and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Pierpont.

Stop Ideas Near Willoughby

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Willoughby, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Willoughby.

RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

29 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Elyria

65 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Alliance

84 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Sandusky

111 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lorain and Pierpont. Straight-line distance: 85.87 mi (138.19 km).

Lorain

#1 Lorain

The most populous city in Lorain County, Ohio.

Population63,872
Coordinates41.4528200, -82.1823700
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
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#2 Pierpont

Human settlement in Ohio, United States of America

Population1,232
Coordinates41.7492200, -80.5684100
Altitude304
CountryUnited States
Start: Lorain (-82.18237, 41.45282)
End: Pierpont (-80.56841, 41.74922)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 159 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.49 gal
13.21 L · about $12.93
Round trip
$25.86
6.98 gal · 26.42 L
Estimated CO2
31 kg one way
Round trip: 62 kg / 137 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $12.93 $25.86
Mid-grade $4.24 $14.80 $29.61
Premium $4.79 $16.72 $33.43
Diesel $4.30 $15.02 $30.04

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Ohio · May 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Lorain and Pierpont. The current time is 23:19:08.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.